--- title: "The Toy Cupboard — check charity number SC019837 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Toy Cupboard a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019837. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-toy-cupboard retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:08:46.963Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Toy Cupboard is a registered charity (number SC019837) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £32,801 (year ending 2025-10-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Toy Cupboard? Registered charity number SC019837 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £32,801 ## What does The Toy Cupboard do? The Lorn Toy Library is a community led toy lending library. It provides a range of services to the local community including stay and play sessions, a sling library and a nappy library, as well as the toy library. Children's right to play is at the heart of everything that the Lorn Toy Library does, and it is dedicated to supporting parents and carers to learn about the importance of play to their child's development. We are passionate about reducing the waste associated with the toy industry and through the toy library encourage parents to hire toys to reduce the volume of new toys purchase… ## What causes is The Toy Cupboard registered for? the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Toy Cupboard yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Toy Cupboard is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-toy-cupboard&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Toy Cupboard a legitimate charity? Yes. The Toy Cupboard is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019837) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Toy Cupboard's charity number? The Toy Cupboard's charity number is SC019837. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC019837? Search SC019837 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Toy Cupboard do? The Lorn Toy Library is a community led toy lending library. It provides a range of services to the local community including stay and play sessions, a sling library and a nappy library, as well as the toy library. Children's right to play is at the heart of everything that the Lorn Toy Library does, and it is dedicated to supporting parents and carers to learn about the importance of play to their child's development. We are passionate about reducing the waste associated with the toy industry and through the toy library encourage parents to hire toys to reduce the volume of new toys purchase… Does The Toy Cupboard have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Toy Cupboard. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Toy Cupboard? The Toy Cupboard does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC019837).